Sports Betting In North Carolina

Is Sports Betting Legal In North Carolina

Yes, sports betting is legal in North Carolina and both licensed and regulated sportsbooks are legal at that. On the licensed side, they’ve been legal for over 10 years as they have international regulators on their side which allows them to offer odds to North Carolina bettors.

As for the regulated market, it launched in 2023 with the online market and later on in 2024 with the in person sportsbooks.

Where To Bet On Sports In North Carolina In Person

There are currently three retail sportsbooks in North Carolina that you can visit and place your bets at in person. You have sportsbooks in Cherokee, Murphy, and in Kings Mountain.

Sportsbook	Address
Catawba Two Kings Sportsbook	538 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Caesars Sportsbooks at Harrah’s Cherokee	777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719
Caesars Sportsbook	777 Casino Parkway, Murphy, NC 28906

List Of North Carolina Online Sportsbooks

There are a total of 13 online sportsbooks that run in North Carolina and you have access to all of them. Nothing is stopping you from signing up for as many of them as you’d like. Doing so also opens up more opportunities for better odds, bonuses at all of them, and much more. There are five licensed sportsbooks and 8 regulated ones currently.

• Bovada Sportsbook (Licensed)
• BetOnline Sportsbook (Licensed)
• MyBookie Sportsbook (Licensed)
• XBet Sportsbook (Licensed)
• SportsBetting.ag Sportsbook (Licensed)
• FanDuel Sportsbook (Regulated)
• Caesars Sportsbook (Regulated)
• bet365 Sportsbook (Regulated)
• DraftKings Sportsbook (Regulated)
• BetMGM Sportsbook (Regulated)
• Fanatics Sportsbook (Regulated)
• ESPN BET Sportsbook (Regulated)
• Underdog Sportsbook (Regulated)

Best North Carolina Sportsbook Bonuses

• Bovada: 50% Welcome Bonus up to $250
• Bovada: 75% Crypto Welcome Bonus up to $750
• BetOnline: 50% Welcome Bonus up to $250
• MyBookie: 50% First Deposit Match up to $1,000
• SportsBetting.ag: Double Up Welcome Bonus up to $500 2x
• SportsBetting.ag: 100% Crypto Welcome Bonus up to $1,000
• XBet: 50% Deposit Welcome Bonus up to $200
• FanDuel: Bet $5 Get $250
• BetMGM: Up To $1,500 First Bet Insurance

How To Bet On Sports In North Carolina

Betting on sports in North Carolina is simple and there is nothing in your way that would stop you from doing so. To bet in person, you’ll simply just go to the sportsbook, walk up to the counter or kiosk, place your bets, and go on about your day.

Betting online is just as simple. You’ll pick one or more of the online North Carolina sportsbooks to sign up for. You’ll then make a deposit into your account and choose your deposit bonus. You’ll wait for the funds to be added to your account and begin placing your bets.

North Carolina Mobile Betting

All of the online North Carolina sportsbooks are compatible on mobile devices whether it is through an app or from your device's web browser. The licensed North Carolina sports betting sites do not have apps that take up storage space on your phone. Instead, they offer a mobile optimized platform from your devices web browser that works the same way as it would from your phone. There is no need to download any software to use them and you’ll simply just log in like you would from a standard browser. All of the regulated ones have applications that you can install.

Sports To Bet On In North Carolina

There is absolutely no limit on what you can bet on in North Carolina. Outside of betting on all of the professional and collegiate North Carolina teams, you could bet on the biggest sports from around the world including the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. You’ll also have access to odds from international sports from around the world like soccer, rugby, and cricket.

The NC teams that you’ll be able to bet on include:

• Charlotte Hornets (NBA)
• Carolina Panthers (NFL)
• Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
• Charlotte FC (MLS)
• University of North Carolina Tar Heels (NCAA)
• University of Charlotte 49ers (NCAA)
• Duke University Blue Devils (NCAA)
• East Carolina University Pirates (NCAA)
• North Carolina State Wolfpack (NCAA)
• Wake Forest University Demon Deacons (NCAA)

FAQs

How Old Do You Have To Be To Bet On Sports In North Carolina?

The age to use North Carolina sportsbooks is set at 21 years old and there is no way around that at all. This is a strict gambling age for all types of sportsbooks including in person, online, and licensed ones as well. There are consequences for betting while underage which can lead to your account being suspended.

Is Bovada Legal In North Carolina?

Yes, Bovada is one of the legal North Carolina sportsbooks that you can enjoy betting with. They have all of the same features if not more than some of the other regulated books. Bovada is a licensed online sportsbook that is regulated internationally and has no laws or restrictions against them from the state or federally. They have been accepting North Carolina bettors for over 10 years and will continue to do so for many years to come.